Bamboo shoots vs. Plum — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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A recap on differences between bamboo shoots and plums
- Bamboo shoots are higher in vitamin B6, copper, potassium, vitamin B1, manganese, zinc, and phosphorus, yet plums are higher in vitamin A, vitamin C, and vitamin K.
- Bamboo shoots cover your daily vitamin B6 needs 16% more than plums.
- Bamboo shoots contain 11 times more zinc than plums. While bamboo shoots contain 1.1mg of zinc, plums contain only 0.1mg.
- The glycemic index of bamboo shoots is lower.
Food varieties used in this article are Bamboo shoots, raw and Plums, raw.
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Mineral Comparison
Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +116.7% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +239.5% |
| Contains more IronIron | +194.1% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +233.3% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +1000% |
| Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus | +268.8% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +403.8% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium | +133.3% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -100% |
Vitamin Comparison
Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
| Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E | +284.6% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +435.7% |
| Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 | +169.2% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +43.9% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +19.3% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +727.6% |
| Contains more FolateFolate | +40% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +137.5% |
| Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A | +1600% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Protein:
2.6 g
Fats:
0.3 g
Carbs:
5.2 g
Water:
91 g
Other:
0.9 g
Protein:
0.7 g
Fats:
0.28 g
Carbs:
11.42 g
Water:
87.23 g
Other:
0.37 g
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +271.4% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +143.2% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +119.6% |
~equal in
Fats
~0.28g
~equal in
Water
~87.23g
Fat Type Comparison
Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.069 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.007 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.134 g
Saturated fat:
Sat. Fat
0.017 g
Monounsaturated fat:
Mono. Fat
0.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat:
Poly. Fat
0.044 g
| Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat | +204.5% |
| Contains less Sat. FatSaturated fat | -75.4% |
| Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated fat | +1814.3% |
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Rich in vitamins | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Vitamin B6 | 0.24mg | 0.029mg | 16% |
| Copper | 0.19mg | 0.057mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 533mg | 157mg | 11% |
| Vitamin B1 | 0.15mg | 0.028mg | 10% |
| Manganese | 0.262mg | 0.052mg | 9% |
| Zinc | 1.1mg | 0.1mg | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 9.5mg | 6% |
| Phosphorus | 59mg | 16mg | 6% |
| Vitamin K | 0µg | 6.4µg | 5% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | 0.26mg | 5% |
| Protein | 2.6g | 0.7g | 4% |
| Fructose | 3.07g | 4% | |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 0.17mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2.2g | 1.4g | 3% |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.07mg | 0.026mg | 3% |
| Carbs | 5.2g | 11.42g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1µg | 17µg | 2% |
| Polyunsaturated fat | 0.134g | 0.044g | 1% |
| Vitamin B5 | 0.161mg | 0.135mg | 1% |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.6mg | 0.417mg | 1% |
| Folate | 7µg | 5µg | 1% |
| Selenium | 0.8µg | 0µg | 1% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 7mg | 1% |
| Calories | 27kcal | 46kcal | 1% |
| Calcium | 13mg | 6mg | 1% |
| Fats | 0.3g | 0.28g | 0% |
| Net carbs | 3g | 10.02g | N/A |
| Sugar | 3g | 9.92g | N/A |
| Sodium | 4mg | 0mg | 0% |
| Choline | 0mg | 1.9mg | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0.069g | 0.017g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated fat | 0.007g | 0.134g | 0% |
| Tryptophan | 0.027mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
| Threonine | 0.086mg | 0.01mg | 0% |
| Isoleucine | 0.088mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Leucine | 0.14mg | 0.015mg | 0% |
| Lysine | 0.134mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Methionine | 0.03mg | 0.008mg | 0% |
| Phenylalanine | 0.09mg | 0.014mg | 0% |
| Valine | 0.106mg | 0.016mg | 0% |
| Histidine | 0.042mg | 0.009mg | 0% |
Which food is preferable for your diet?
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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
13%
8%
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
23%
6%
Comparison summary
Which food contains less Sodium?
Plum contains less Sodium (difference - 4mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated fat?
Plum is lower in Saturated fat (difference - 0.052g)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Bamboo shoots is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.92g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Bamboo shoots is lower in glycemic index (difference - 21)
Which food is cheaper?
Bamboo shoots is cheaper (difference - $0.5)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Bamboo shoots is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.